by dbadmin | May 22, 2025 | Authority Insights, Google, Google Photos, News
Google is working on some big UI changes for Photos, including Material 3 Expressive elements. We’re also seeing work on a new interface for more prominently indicating what’s going on with backups. Those banners now include an actual ETA on how long until your...
by dbadmin | May 22, 2025 | News, Verizon
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Verizon has petitioned the FCC to waive its 60-day phone unlocking requirements. The company has proposed waiving the unlocking rule because it encourages bad actors to exploit unlocked devices and harms its business....
by dbadmin | May 22, 2025 | Android apps, Google Play, Google Play Store, News
Google will allow app developers to easily halt the release of their apps on the Play Store. Developers currently have no easy way to stop the release of their apps in the event of a major bug or other significant problem. This would also make life easier for users,...
by dbadmin | May 22, 2025 | Android, Find Hub, Find My Device, Google, News
Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Google has officially switched the Find My Device app to Find Hub. The service has been renamed across the Play Store, your phones, and the web. The new Find Hub app also includes a few changes that help separate...
by dbadmin | May 22, 2025 | Android 16, Google, Google Pixel, News, OnePlus, Samsung, Vivo, Xiaomi
Google has confirmed that Android 16’s Live Update will arrive on Samsung, OnePlus, vivo, and Xiaomi devices, apart from Pixel phones. Samsung will integrate Live Updates into its Now Bar, something a recent One UI 8 leak also showcased. OnePlus will introduce the...
by dbadmin | May 22, 2025 | Battery, Battery Packs, Deals, News, Power bank
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority There’s nothing more frustrating than commuting with a nearly dead smartphone, or going on a camping trip with no outlets for miles. How about an electricity outage? Regardless of your needs, there is a battery pack or power...
by dbadmin | May 22, 2025 | Deals, News
Are you looking to get an SD card at a good price? We know they can get pricey, especially if you want to get one of the faster models. We’re always on the lookout for great deals, and today I came across a really nice deal on a pretty capable option. The Samsung EVO...
by dbadmin | May 21, 2025 | Deals, News, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy S25, smartphones
Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority The brand-new Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is all the hype right now. As gorgeous as it looks, making a 5.8mm phone comes with its sacrifices. This means the best offering from the brand is still the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. It’s...
by dbadmin | May 21, 2025 | Google, News, Quick Share
Last year, we spotted Google working to bring a mobile data toggle to Quick Share. In February, Google formally announced the feature as part of a Play Services update. Three months later, the toggle is finally rolling out to the public. On one hand, data is data, and...
by dbadmin | May 21, 2025 | Google, Google TV, News
Credit: David Imel / Android Authority Google TV will now allow apps to prompt users for a rating and review. Users will be able to submit ratings for the app either on their TV or on their preferred device. You can also send a mobile notification to yourself to...
